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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done in the applications at the workstation??
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "I"?
Because if the inherent nature of the hybrid communication, which of the communication methods below cannot be used with a hybrid transmissions?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve scalability, but is still limited because of multiple DA servers and duplication of information requiring an overuse of bandwidth?
Which of the answers below best represents the most common way to indicate the range of frequencies that can be used for a transmission system with little or no attenuation?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
Which of the answers below can be best described as "A coating surrounding the optic core that reflects the light signal back into the core"?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a coils would use?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Valves, switches and transmitters are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical and data link layers?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as where the bulk of the GUI applications are configured?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would describe the red number in the picture below?